Top 10 Best Mother/Son Wedding Dance Songs

The bride and groom have their dance song, but what about the moms? For this list, we’ll be looking at the most emotional, sentimental, and memorable tunes that will make this special wedding tradition a moment to remember. Our countdown includes "The Best Day," "My Wish," "93 Million Miles," and more! What will be your mother/son wedding dance song? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

What was, or what will be your mother/son wedding dance song? Let us know below, and be sure to also check out our video of the Top 20 Best Wedding Songs of All Time - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGQiHeBptiDfqM

[@archerdill3030]

😮

[@nancysalerno2206]

My son just got married last year and we danced to My Wish by Rascals Flats

[@dodgedude908]

Mine was “I hope you dance” by Lee Ann Womack last year. I tear up whenever I hear it

[@chelseacanales8763]

You’ll be in my Heart still chokes me up. It will always reminds me of my childhood memories and my mom.

[@lindaobrien9319]

You'll be in my heart

[@paulatreat2496]

My son was born 6 1/2 weeks early. I remember rocking him in the NICU and singing "You'll Be In My Heart" to him. The line in it about the baby being small yet he seems so strong really hit me then.

[@lizzybethnj617]

My son was in the NICU and I would always sing Baby Be Mine so i know when he gets married i think that’s the song we will dance to

[@paulatreat2496]

@@lizzybethnj617 I sang that one too for my son.

[@onionbubs386]

My husband and his mother danced to You'll Be In My Heart at our wedding :) it was especially touching since they had a brief falling out for a few years but made amends once we were engaged and now they're closer than ever. She could hardly stop herself from crying.

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

Phil Collins' song, You'll be in my heart, is one of my favourite Disney songs, and a perfect song to Mom's Day.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

It's definitely a beautiful song to show anyone how much you love them! ❤️

[@dodgedude908]

Mine last year was “I hope you dance” by Lee Ann Womack. I still tear up whenever I hear it

[@missleader5262]

For your son? Such a corny, overused piece.

[@kalebvaldez2404]

My mom is getting married this April. I misinterpreted this video and didn’t realize that this is for the son’s wedding. Man I’m 18 and I’m not ready to get married yet. My girl and I haven’t even reached a year yet lmao. I’m trying to find songs to save with my mom on HER wedding day lol.

[@jaredhudson4635]

My wish was mine and mums. So special. Truly ment the world

[@lizzybethnj617]

My husband and his mom danced to A Song For Mama from Soul Food. I danced to Unforgettable with my dad at my wedding

[@chelseymichelle9115]

thank you for giving Black American options, I'm glad I scrolled the comments section! Seeking a song for my brother's wedding for the mom/son dance. Thank you!

[@trinaq]

I love all of these songs, thanks so much for an emotional list! ❤️

[@virginiaberger4136]

A Mother's Song is what my youngest son and I danced to. Simply beautiful ♥♥

[@mariannenicklaus3037]

Searched for the song I wanted to dance with my son to this September at his wedding and the PERFECT song...literally written for this mother/son song for his wedding is "A Song for My Son" by Mikki Viereck. Waltz tempo that's slow enough to feel safe. I am choreographing easy steps for my "less than confident dancer" son. Looking forward to practicing with him so we can surprise his bride and all guests and looking good together. Mostly, he is the only son I will ever share this dance with so it will be wonderful no matter what.

[@ZodiacArden]

a song that i always play with my mom is Careless Whisperer by George Michael. My mom isnt married but i love her with all my heart

[@janisbentzen4503]

I am having so much trouble finding that perfect song.

[@dbsfortrddepressionmystory5143]

Humble and Kind, Tim McGraw

[@muralamoomum8287]

You'll be in my heart is my son for my nephew (he was my 1st born the year I started college we're still stuck to each even now) Boy Mama is a beautiful song too Your song- Ellie Goulding version Somewhere over the rainbow was my husbands and MIL

[@Lochnereads]

My mom and I are dancing to you’ll be in my heart 😭❤️

[@marygrott8095]

My son recently got engaged. I hope to dance to The Man You Have Become, by No Limitz. Perfect song that describes him and our relationship!

[@rggm-bl1xl]

This is a beautiful song. It’s so fitting for my son as well. Wishing you and your son the best!

[@anthonyhoward3246]

I will be dancing to my mom to simple man which I'm flabbergasted wasn't on this list 😌

[@kuraikit4500]

Agreed

[@anthonyhoward3246]

And for the record it will be the Shinedown version 🙃

[@Unit_With_Legs]

my mom just recommended this too!

[@tambri4254]

My son and I are dancing to simple man acoustic in November this year.

[@angiemehrtens1320]

We ate too

[@olvialee7221]

You have me at You’ll Be In My Heart

[@masteroftheassassins]

Thanks! Now I know what song I want to dance with my mom and stepmom on my wedding next year!

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

"There You'll Be" (2001) 🏔️ Faith Hill

[@samhernandez5804]

“Slow Down” by Nichole Nordeman is a great parent/child slow dance song!

[@amber7368]

"Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw is on my list for when my sons get married

[@brianagrzybowski4734]

One married couple I know had Lady Antebellum’s “Never Alone” for their mother-son dance. Good pick. 👍🏻 Also, some version of “Forever Young” seems to be a classic for these events, whether it’s Rod Stewart or other artists.

[@robinalexander5558]

Child of Mine, Carole King. PERFECT!

[@chasedeneen]

My Mom and I used to dance to Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker because of his voice and our love for country music!!!

[@mvelo6331]

Tarzan introduced me to the legend, Phil Collins.

[@garretterickson7319]

My mom and I danced to "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago.

[@yoter10]

Rascal Flatts was who we chose for my sons wedding. I ended up crying while dancing.

[@arleen930]

When my oldest married I choose Lennon's "Beautiful Boy"as my son was a huge Beatles fan, this November my younger son is getting married & we will dance to "If I Could" ny Regina Bell because it says all the things Id do for my children if I could!

[@juliemcarthur3004]

Love the tarzan song

[@ellensweigert754]

Mother/ Son wedding dance songs Do I make you Proud- Taylor Hicks Because you loved me- Celine Dion You Raise me up- Josh Groban Wind beneath my wings- Bette Midler I’ll always be your mom- Aimee Zimmerman Song for Mama- Boys 2 Men I turn to you- Christina Aguilera I got you- Leona Lewis I’ll be- Reba Mcentire Right here waiting- Richard Marx

[@theresaiwright7085]

I love Dear Momma by 2Pac

[@Flame44]

Thanks for all these suggestions! I have 2 months to pick one 😮 😂

[@lorrieminderman7800]

Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World was what my son and I danced to.

[@jodyjoslyn8603]

Im going to have my nephew sing "boy" by Lee Brice...its been my song to him since he went away to college....the lyrics describe him to a T!!! He's getting married in June 2024....also "i called Mama" by Tim Mcgraw...

[@genius179]

"She's Always in My Hair" by Prince, the lyrics makes me always think of how my mother supports me.

[@reeeeeehomewyomingwherethe5396]

A Mother's Prayer · Melissa Duvall

[@justme-jy6zw]

For me it was “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack. It was a song my mom listened to a lot when it first came out, and said how she thought about her children whenever she heard it.

[@SusiCupcake85]

Yes! I was thinking of this song!

[@dawndesmond-rast2528]

My daughter and I did a mother daughter dance at her wedding, WE danced to "I hope you Dance" Her father daughter song was "Butterfly Kisses"

[@laureenlightowlers3099]

Yes! I used to sing this song to all of my children, and have the music notes/register tattooed on my arm for them ❤

[@laurajeanrivera1552]

Thank you for you're recommendations

[@MsMojo]

Glad you like them!

[@cathierockey5123]

Okay, what about "A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men? It's my favorite. I even advised my oldest son's roommate to learn to sing the song for his mom.

[@cathierockey5123]

I forgot Aladdin's Proud of Your Boy. It's in the musical but was cut from the film.

[@niecek.6473]

My son is picking Leonard Skynyrd “Simple Man” beautiful lyrics & a great beat.

[@MrGabeanator]

you'll be in my heart yeah

[@mikeyviers1785]

The best day is my favorite off this list

[@KidDangerthepony]

Kid Danger: *wearing his moto pup outfit* the song "You'll be in my heart" ALWAYS reminds me of dancing with Fluttershy at the great galloping gala that she invited me to. I always choke up whenever I hear it and have to sing along to it.

[@icc2010]

I would add Backstreet Boys - The Perfect Fan. Def a great sing for a mother or any parent

[@MikeAwesome-OneofakindX]

Cyndi Lauper I want to Mum that will last forever Rugrats In Paris come on

[@travgames0113]

Thank you for doing this after my request! I've always said I'd use Lions, Tigers, and Bears by RILEY on Todrick Hall's album Straight Outta Oz.

[@MsMojo]

Our pleasure, thanks for the great suggestion!

[@joseostos834]

I'ma do simple man by Shinedown

[@dorothypetruzzi2997]

Dancing to Carol King’s “Child of Mine.”

[@user-dh2jk4wf5g]

One I love is "Mama" by B J Thomas

[@everettabor1372]

I remember "Beautiful Boy" playing during "Mr. Peabody & Sherman".

[@avie.is.better]

Nope. While I agree with some, you missed some more amazing songs that are perfect. You’re Gonna Be by Reba, Mom by Garth Brooks, and the one I danced with my son at his wedding Her Little Boy by Jami Grooms!

[@clynneable]

Toby Lightman - Better is the best song for mother son dance.

[@joebrocksmith7626]

Pretty sad that "A Song for Mama" by B2M wasn't even an honorable mention

[@leaymetten6829]

Honestly I known B2m well but somehow I never heard “ mama” song from them. my son getting married in 6 months and that is the song he picks for our dance just yesterday evening! Great song!

[@EMyers1981]

Cut the descriptions in half, add slightly longer song clips, and this video would be great.

[@mvelo6331]

I wish this video came out before Mother's Day. 😪 😢

[@alonsoswife]

What I never knew I always wanted by carrie underwood is beautiful too

[@andersonfamily]

My favorite cover of "Sweet Child Of Mine" has always been the one from the movie Capt Fantastic. My husband danced to "Wind Beneath my wings " with his mom. If you do the daughter/father dances I love the song "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman

[@Serenity-dj9vt]

Is there a way you could do Mother/Daughter dance songs? I’m getting married and my father has never been in my life. I love these lists and would love to see one like that!

[@KM_Loves_Books]

I suggest “Mom” by Meghan Trainer. I’m in a similar situation as you and that’s been my special song with my Mom that I will use at my wedding one day.

[@kaycebrown1525]

My Girl by the Temptations is our song

[@avie.is.better]

Mom by Meghan Trainer is good. I also like Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler.

[@leahstarlharter]

It's probably too late but I danced to Somebody's hero by Jamie O'Neal that's my song that always makes me think of my mom

[@melissapaiva8581]

If you’re still looking or if anyone else is looking slipping through my fingers by abba or the mamma Mia musical version is a very sweet mom and daughter song :)

[@sabix2005]

Who wouldn't want to dance to " love is in bloom " at their wedding

[@adriangarcia543]

How can I contact msmojo?

[@serendavies7375]

That is so cute :)

[@ryanmontgomery3215]

What about Proud of your boy By Alan Mencken from the Aladdin Broadway show

[@2vcrew782]

Garth Brooks- The Dance

[@mickeymouse7726]

Tarzan is my favorite Disney movie because it's the best Movies/Son story

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

Make a top 10 best celebrities in Danny Phantom.

[@empilalao5522]

Good

[@kcsupersonic1]

I legit find it baffling as to why this list has songs from Taylor Swift on it and not The Perfect Fan by the Backstreet Boys. The Mother/Son dance is supposed to be a moment that acknowledges and honors the mom for what she meant and means to the son. To not include The Perfect Fan is borderline criminal with lines like, "in hopes I can give back to you and be the Perfect Son," and "You showed me, just how to walk without your hands," essentially bursting with love and joy from a son to his mother.

[@tinaspilman1548]

Wow I just heard perfect fan for the first time and I think that song is beautiful- thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@dianehollander241]

The list should be called best country songs

[@shosiesmax9642]

I really thought that Boyz II Men's "A Song For Mama" would have been on the list, let alone be number one. Or even Spice Girl's "Mama".

[@GoddessGirl2121]

The Perfect Fan by Backstreet Boys should have made this list or at least honorable mentions

[@paranormalelizabeth]

Yes. Especially since Brian said it was about his Mom.

[@user-ie4mc6ve4r]

One more dance with my son Kassie Wilson

[@BadMojoMama]

Sweet Child of Mine, Guns n Roses version all the way!

[@user-xe1sd9jv3k]

We picked Elvis' "The wonder of you"

[@jonsolo4737]

No boyz 2 men a song for mama

[@tregi6480]

Can she have this dance - drew baldridge ❤❤

[@annejohnson1340]

Lynrd Skynrd "Simple Man"

[@jasonisaacs6069]

This list is lame. Where's Boyz II Men - "Song for Mama?"

[@bulaluigi]

These are all sentimental Where's 'Shop Around' by Smokey Robinson? Upbeat and fun and about a man listening to his mother's relationship advice

[@reyskie650]

how about bride and father ? next pls!

[@pumpkinssunshine]

We chose Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyard.

[@lenl7671]

Another good one is "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift.... that song!!!

[@23texaspanda]

What about Mama from BoyzIIMen?

[@timothypearson4374]

What about Garth Brooks-Mom????

[@MINNIEBLACK]

My number one pick wloud be a muthers love God knows who sang it

[@briandirr2161]

The song beautiful boy would be perfect if it weren’t for the lyrics “the monsters gone he’s on the run and your DADDIES here”

[@LucyQ-ew6zp]

There is a "Your mommy's here" version too.

[@hollyfulton2636]

"Her little man" Jami grooms

[@sapl1964]

Are you insane? I'm not crazy about Cilene.. But the song ' I hope you dance' is next song for a mom son dance.

[@rihs1994]

You forgot "A Song For Mama" by Boyz II Men and "The Perfect Fan" by The Backstreet Boys.

[@Danielcoleco]

While Beautiful Boy is very moving, Hey Jude's backstory highlights the sadness of Lennon's first son Julian that he neglected.

[@janetheilbronn238]

If you’re going to criticize how about a suggestion?

[@ah-qx8sq]

My brother and mom danced to Through the Years, by Kenny Roger's. I cried my eyes out

[@daytondanz1866]

Less talking, and just let music play. We can hear lyrics

[@user-ie6np2pt6r]

Videos of moms and sons dancing at weddings

[@user-km9xx7vy3g]

here comes the sun

[@dmr14wizkid14]

You know I think it's a mistake not to mention The Perfect Fan by the Backstreet Boys

[@nickgagliardo6360]

Honestly no disrespect to these artists they are all great in their own way but most just didn't do it for me with the songs they sang and yes I looked up the full versions of them but I know love Phil Collins for sure even if this wasn't my favorite song from him but hey just my opinion was still great.

[@TinaGrudzinski]

Her little man. By jami grooms